Hickory – Seniors Morning Out (SMO) participants will enjoy a variety of activities in July including musical performances, crafting classes, and cooking demonstrations.
Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out, which is held Monday through Thursday mornings at five convenient locations. A hot, balanced lunch is served each day. Programs are free to participants, who may pick and choose which days to attend. Bus transportation to and from the sites is available in some locations.
Other program highlights are as follows:
At the Newton site, located at First Presbyterian Church, 701 N Main Ave, Newton: July 2, star spangled bingo; July 6, summer games tournament round 1; July 13, Library to Go with Allison Hilton; July 16, crafts: stars and stripes craft; July 20, cooking class: ice cream cake; July 21, Summer Sun Safety and Skin Cancer Risks with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS; July 22, Preventing Crisis by Understanding Anger with Partners Health; July 27, crafts: kindness rocks painted rock craft; July 29, musical performance by Cody Newton. If you would like to participate in any of these activities, please contact Rachel Jackson at 828-455-4133 at least two days in advance.
At the East Hickory site, located at First United Methodist Church, 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory: July 2, cooking class: honey blueberry crisp; July 7, Nutrition with Donna Mull: Whole Grains; July 9, Preventing Crisis by Understanding Anger with Partners Health; July 16, movie day: Max or Marmaduke; July 20, Sing Along with Susie Q: America Sings with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; July 21, Catawba History Museum presents The Revolution Era; July 22, Wild West party with games, skills, and trivia, come dressed the part; July 28, Summer Sun Safety and Skin Cancer Risks with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS; July 30, musical performance by Seniors on the Move. If you would like to participate in any of these activities, please contact Lee Ann Breen at 828-320-5963 at least two days in advance.
At the North Hickory site, located at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, 3702 16t St NE, Hickory: July 6, cooking class: fireworks pasta salad; July 9, summer corn hold tournament round 1; July 14, Summer Sun Safety and Skin Cancer Risks with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS; July 15, Sing Along with Susie Q: America Sings with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; July 16, movie and movie trivia day; July 23, prayer and devotions with Pastor Bill; July 27, crafts: prayer boxes or journals; July 29, bingo; July 30, Preventing Crisis by Understanding Anger with Partners Health. If you would like to participate in any of these activities, please contact Cherie Grambow at least two days in advance by calling 828-323-8746.
At the Claremont site, located at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 3180 W Main St, Claremont: July 1, musical performance by Cody Newton; July 7, Preventing Crisis by Understanding Anger with Partners Health; July 8, Summer Sun Safety and Skin Cancer Risks with Partners Health; July 9, Library to Go with Catawba County Library; July 14, crafting with Tonya Jarnac; July 15, cooking class: red, white & blue cheesecake salad; July 20, musical performance by Charles Ballard; July 22, crafts: pom-pom flower with Kayla; July 30, musical performance by Keith Williams “Papa Grey Beard.” If you would like to attend any of these programs, please call Kayla Smith at 828-320-0434 at least two days in advance.
At the Maiden site, located at the Maiden Community Center, 207 E Klutz St, Maiden: July 6, presentation by Leslie Hulbert with Malorie’s Place; July 7, Summer Sun Safety and Skin Cancer Risks with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS; July 13, crafts: Ombre Painting on canvas with Lisa; July 16, presentation on Early Settlers of Catawba County by Catawba County Historical Association; July 20, cooking class: cucumber and cream cheese sandwich rolls with Teresa Slaughter; July 21, mini concert starring Penny Conner; July 23, coffee and chat with Nathaniel Austin; July 27, Preventing Crisis by Understanding Anger with Partners Health; July 28, crafts: Diamond Art with Lisa; July 30, musical performance by Sentimental Journey. If you would like to attend any of these programs, please call Lisa Adams at 828-320-5966.
Seniors Morning Out is operated by Senior Nutrition Services of Catawba County Social Services and is in need of volunteers to assist with the program between 8:30am and noon, Monday – Thursday. Please call 828-695-5610, if interested. In addition to SMO, Senior Nutrition Services operates Meals on Wheels and related programs in the county. You can volunteer for as little as 1.5 hours a month. To find out more, contact Senior Nutrition Services at 828-695-5610 during regular business hours, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for holidays. For the latest updates, like their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/MealsonWheelsofCatawbaCounty, or visit their website at http://www.MealsonWheelsofCatawbaCounty.org.
Catawba County Senior Nutrition Services is a United Way funded partner. Catawba County United Way’s mission is to increase the organized capacity of people to help others by mobilizing the caring power of our community. For more information, find us on Facebook, 828-327-6851 or www.ccunitedway.com
